TICKETS are $15 General/$6 Student. Concert is one long set. End time is approximately 9:00 pm.

This concert is part of our Student Series - two of the members are graduate students.

Born out of five peers’ mutual desire to fuse jazz’s historic subgenres such as hard bop and post bop, Chicago-based jazz collective IRIS released their self-titled debut on Shifting Paradigm Records in May 2024 and was praised by All About Jazz as “an experience, inviting one into the inner worlds of its creators with a sonic kaleidoscope that invites the listener to peer through its lens and discover new hues.” Initially the brainchild of saxophonist Arman Sangalang, the band features trombonist Kirby Fellis, pianist Austyn Menk, bassist Morgan Turner and drummer Paul Barrilles. This performance at Merrimans' Playhouse will feature pianist Meghan Stagl.

The music from IRIS is a product of their memorable experience from the highly esteemed…